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Learn to play the ukulele with tips, tricks, and interviews hosted by Brad Bordessa of LiveUkulele.com. Explore the possibilities of the uke and supplement your lessons, study, and practice...
These things make me want to pull my hair out! Let's explore them together and learn what *not* to do to become better, more insightful...
In this episode I chat with Jessica Maeve, a singer, songwriter, and ukulele player hard at work forging a path in music. Our conversation t...
This episode is inspired by my old car that just keeps going. With some DIY adjustments, you can get the very best out of even a crappy ukul...
In this episode I chat with Marc Gallagher in the UK about writing songs on the ukulele, teaching kids, and how being honest and open is nec...
Welcome to 2026! In this episode I share some insight on how playing simple things one way or another drastically changes the sound of the m...
In this season finale episode I share some updates about my work and a realization about character in ukulele styles. Become a member: https...
Maia is an instrumental ukulele virtuoso from Oʻahu who accompanies her playing with a wonder singing voice! She DJs dance parties and incor...
In this episode I sit down with Dizzi Diamond to talk about music, freestyling, beauty, and her 8-string baritone ukulele. Dizzi's YouT...
Join me for some thoughts on ukulele week and how the uke isn't Portuguese, what it's like to have nervous students, and why "perf...
A quick reflection on dancing around the other musicians you play with. Push, pull, be dynamic! Support the show Join my newsletter! It&apos...
Here's the conversation with one of my main mentors that we're all been waiting for! Truly just scratching the surface of the stor...
In this episode I talk to next-generation slack key/ukulele player, Keʻala Lindsey, about learning by osmosis, Hawaiian immersion, and songs...
This episode throws back to season 2, episode 14 when I talked to my friend, Isaac Wang, about the beginning of our music careers and the we...
Pronouncing the Hawaiian language correctly is one of the many important ways foreigners should respect the people, place, and culture of Ha...
Many people get caught up in the latest ukulele technique or strum they're learning and automatically add it to every song. This is a s...
Singing is a wonderful way to accompany your ukulele playing. Anyone can use it to create more diverse arrangements and connect better to th...
Working musicians are often around loud sounds. Ukulele players not so much, but it can still have an impact on your hearing. In this episod...
In this rebroadcast of one of my favorite podcast interviews, I speak to songwriter and baritone uke rhythm whiz, Kelly Hyde. Kelly's s...
This episode celebrates the launch of my new ebook, Plug In! It's all about choosing the right gear and getting the settings right so y...
This month's guest runs one of the most well-regarded online ukulele shops in the USA. Mim has been a longtime proponent of providing a...
We often get over-determined to practice and play something. When is a good time to let go? In this episode I try to answer the question: wh...
Victoria aka Jiggy with Viggy joins the podcast for a fun exploration of arranging songs for ukulele, what it's like to be a big deal o...
Welcome to the first episode of season 6 of the Live Ukulele Podcast! This week I share some updates and dig into the concept of "killing yo...
Recap of 2024 and the challenges, successes, and plans for the future. - Ways to support: https://liveukulele.com/support/ - Easy songs data...
This episode breaks down the meaning and arrangement of my new single, "Eat You." Hear the isolated multitracks and the story behind the hum...
In this episode, Brad is joined in the studio by the members of his band, Kingside: https://kingside808.com/ . They talk about the process o...
Several opportunities this month to learn improvising and soloing: - Zoom workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/9-28-24-workshop/ Keep...
A conversation with ukulele grandmaster, Uncle Kimo Hussey. We talk about his breaking into the scene as a fresh Air Force retiree, his appr...
How to transition into the role of bass/U-bass player for simple ensemble playing. In this episode I provide some basic tips and thoughts on...
A conversation with Hawaiʻi's own Bryan Tolentino on being a hired gun and all the skills and musical sensibilities that are required f...
In this episode I muse on how social media has changed learning ukulele and how to get the most out of using TABs! - Kingside: https://www.k...
In this episode I talk to Maui's own Kevin Brown. A slack key guitarist and vocalist, Uncle Kevin has been weaving Hawaiian sounds sinc...
Some last minute talk story as I head to Maui for Uncle George's ukulele workshop. Support the show Join my newsletter! It's free...
In this episode I discuss and demonstrate the power of playing the same song in different styles. This trick can help you find inspiration a...
Can you get by with piece of a song or do you really need the whole thing? - Moveable chord shapes workshop replay: https://liveukulele.com/...
Sharing some stories and thoughts on receiving critique and the power of being open. Register for my Basic Moveable Chord Shapes workshop: h...
Sammy Turton is a Denmark-based British ukulele player. He teaches out of a studio in Copenhagen and is a top-notch social media era virtuos...
In this episode I talk about how to improve your timing, how it's not as hard as people think, and give some examples of what to practi...
Some of the very best artists in Hawaiʻi are unknown outside of 50 miles. So is the case with my friend, Hualalai. In this episode we talk a...
Some thoughts on how to vary your song approach and arrangement to create dynamics, emotion, and interest. Don't work super hard on lea...
Hawaiʻi's premiere ukulele power duo tell all! From integrating into the Hawaiian uke scene to fundraising for Maui to the DIY ukulele...
How to adapt material for any stage of your learning and use it for more purposes. - Ukulele Chord Shapes print version: https://liveukulele...
Amongst the greatest virtuoso ukulele players from Hawaiʻi is Hilo's own, Brittni Paiva. We talk about crazy practice hours, the new-ag...
Check out the new songbook here: https://liveukulele.com/store/single-string-songbook/ Support the show Join my newsletter! It's free a...
A look ahead to upcoming projects, general talk story debrief, a song, and closing thoughts. - ʻUkulele Chord Shapes print edition: https://...
A conversation with Grammy-winning compilation contributor, Keoki Kahumoku, about the school of hard knocks, teaching, and bringing joy to f...
Tone is one of the most overlooked aspects of playing ukulele. Good tone makes everything you play sound amazing. Bad tone, well... In this...
In this episode I explore the importance and characteristics of playing with good tone, how to get good tone, who has good tone, how it&apos...
This week is the launch of my new ebook, Groove Ukulele. It's all about strumming. Get 20% the new ebook until August 26th at midnight...
A student requested I explore coming to the uke from another instrument vs. starting your musical journey on the ukulele. Here are some of m...